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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,537 and 987,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,537 and 987,030 is: 2,157,582.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,537 : 987,030 = 987,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,537/987,030 = 987,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,537x = 987,030 × 987,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,537x = 974,228,220,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,228,220,900/451,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157,582.26

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